World, Americas, 11th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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World Americas 11 Jul 2019

World, Americas, 11 Jul 2019

UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiss Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter agreeing to build on an already strong relationship, according to an official statement from the British government.

UK, Switzerland seal post-Brexit deal on security, terror

The National Crime Agency and Swiss Federal Police fedpol will work closely to tackle joint threats.

11 Jul 2019 3:24 PM

It all started on September 13, 1959 when Soviet probe Luna 2 smashed into Mare Imbrium, its 390 kilograms (859 pounds) of mass vaporizing, no doubt, on impact. (Photo: AP)

The Moon now has hundreds of artifacts. Should they be protected?

Some experts are calling to grant them heritage status to protect them from future tourists and human activity.

11 Jul 2019 3:02 PM

The Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committee also supported the amendment.

US House will vote for further enhancing US-India defence ties

The amendment received the support from both Republican and Democrats members.

11 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

‘We've conducted an exhaustive investigation, talked to ... 53 witnesses across three countries and 13 states, reviewed tens of thousands of emails, interviewed folks that were closest to the alleged incidents,’ the military official said. (Photo: AP)

No proof of sexual misconduct by Trump's top Air Force General nominee, says official

The nomination of Air Force General John Hyten, the outgoing head of the US military's Strategic Command, remains on track, Pentagon said.

11 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

Khan was to be accompanied by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and other leaders during his visit to the US. (Photo: File)

'Imran Khan's meeting with Donald Trump not yet confirmed,' says US

The two leaders were expected to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries, regional issues and the Afghan peace process.

11 Jul 2019 12:32 PM

'Iran has long been secretly 'enriching,' in total violation of the terrible 150 Billion Dollar deal made by John Kerry and the Obama Administration,' Trump said. (Photo: File)

'Will soon be increased, substantially': Trump warns Iran of more stringent sanctions

Trump accused Iran of violating the 150 billion dollar deal made by John Kerry and the Obama Administration.

11 Jul 2019 12:28 PM

'Since India's election period has now passed, USTR officials will be visiting India for relationship-building with their Indian government counterparts, including introductory meetings for the new Assistant USTR for India, Christopher Wilson,' USTR spokesperson said. (Photo: ANI)

After Trump accuses high tariffs, US-India trade talks to be held in Delhi

The visit comes days after President Donald Trump accused India of imposing high import duties on American products.

11 Jul 2019 12:08 PM

The deputies couldn’t locate Mack and, after days of searching, investigators returned to comb the property. Amid the high grass, they found animal feces containing bits of human hair, clothing and bone. (Photo: AP)

‘He loved his animals’: Missing Texas man eaten by his 18 dogs

Mack had serious health problems, and it’s unclear whether dogs killed their owner or consumed his body after he died.

11 Jul 2019 12:02 PM

Reflecting the strong bi-partisan support in the US Congress to boost Indo-US defence ties, a powerful congressional committee has passed a legislative amendment seeking additional steps to implement the Major Defense Partner designation on India, including through appropriate technology transfers. (Photo: File)

Key Congressional Committee seeks additional steps to enhance US-India defense ties

In addition to Sherman, Congressmen Joe Wilson, George Holding, Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi were among other major co-sponsors of bill.

11 Jul 2019 11:32 AM

A Guatemalan woman whose infant daughter died after being held by US immigration authorities denounced the 'cruelty' of the country's migrant detention centres on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Migrant woman slams ‘cruelty’ of US detention as infant daughter dies in custody

Yazmin Juarez said she fled to the United States last year with her 19-month-old Mariee 'because I feared for our lives in Guatemala'.

11 Jul 2019 10:45 AM

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